The Rural Church Podcast 2.0

Allen and Eddie tackle the antiquated practice of sending and receiving members via a "church letter." What is good about this practice? What needs to be updated? Christ is worthy of healthy churches. Let us strive to have a more biblically faithful ecclesiology. You can also check out this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/wJsiH4YrteE

On this episode of RCP 2.0 Eddie and Allen talk about the global day of prayer and fasting to be held on October 4, 2023. They talk about the purpose of prayer and fasting and encourage your church to participate. Sign up here: https://globalprayerforrevival.com/

This week Allen sits down with Pastor Jacob Robinson, a fellow elder at Providence Baptist Church in Perryville, AR. They discuss their name change from Perryville Second Baptist Church to Providence Baptist Church and some important things to consider in your local church's name. More about Providence Baptist Church: https://perryvillesbc.org/what-we-believe/our-story/

On this episode of the Rural Church Podcast 2.0, Eddie and Allen discuss the topic of the 10 Commandments and the Christian.

Eddie and Allen finally catch up after a busy summer. They address the "dos" and "don'ts" of repreaching sermons and when to revisit a sermon series in another context like Sunday School.

Allen and Wes Brown conclude their discussion on George Whitefield by considering his trips to the colonies, his relationships with men like Jonathan Edwards and John Wesely, and how pastors and churches ought to learn from men like George Whitefield today.

In this episode, we share a clip from our weekly Wednesday F.I.R.M meetings with pastors from Mexico and Central America. This week Pastor Allen teaches on 2 Timothy 4:5 and the necessity of pastors doing the work of an evangelist.

This episode is part of our summer sermon clips series where we'll periodically post preaching clips to keep episodes rolling during the sermon. This sermon clip is from Allen in his first pastorate at FBC DeWitt, AR. This portion of the sermon covers the "overseers and deacons" from Philippians 1:1.

Eddie has on special guest Gunner Madewell to talk about their recent trip to Fayetteville, AR to preach the gospel. They also talk about the necessity of every local church caring about intentional evangelism.

Allen has on special guest Jonathan Murdock to recap their recent trip to Veracruz, Mexico, to chat about Fellowship of International Reformed Missions, and to discuss every local church's responsibility to invest in the Kingdom. The guys referenced this earlier episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ajsfxL6aaBb They also referenced this sermon from Pastor Randall Easter: https://t.co/U...

Eddie, Allen, and Wes continue their discussion of George Whitefield. They consider the power of his preaching, his discipline with the Word and prayer, and his passion for lost souls. They cover from his conversion to the time right before he leaves for the American Colonies.

In this episode, Eddie and Allen have a conversation with Wes Brown the pastor of First Baptist Church of Plumerville, AR to discuss the life and legacy of George Whitefield. This episode covers why we should study men like Whitefield and takes listeners from Whitefield's birth to his conversion.

In this episode, Eddie and Allen wrap up their discussion on Baptist Covenant Theology. They consider Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 36, Galatians 3, and more. They love and appreciate their Presbyterian and Dispensational brothers. But, it is Baptist Covenant Theology that gives the best understanding of the totality of the Scriptures.

Allen and Eddie continue the Baptist Covenant Theology discussion. This time, they get into the Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic Covenants and the differences between Baptists and Presbyterians in understanding these covenants.

How should you read the whole Bible? In this episode, Eddie and Allen begin a discussion near and dear to their heart, Baptist Covenant Theology. Eddie has recently finished at class at Grace Bible Theological Seminary dealing with this subject and so it was a good time to discuss these important truths while they were fresh on his mind! This episode deals with the Covenant of Works and then gets...

On this episode, Allen and Eddie interview Ronnie Martin, Pastor of Substance Church in Ashland, Ohio. Ronnie recently co-authored a book with Donnie Griggs (B&H Publishing), Pastoring Small Towns: Help and Hope for Those Ministering in Smaller Places. With this being the Rural Church Podcast, we thought a conversation like this would be edifying to our listeners. Find out more info about the...

In this episode, Eddie and Allen talk about the importance of reading and discuss some books they've been reading lately.

In this special episode of the Rural Church Podcast, Eddie interviews Brandon Saucier, worship Pastor at Southside Baptist Church in South Bend Indiana, about his journey dealing with a aggressive cancer diagnosis while continuing in ministry to his local church and caring for his family.

In this week's episode Eddie and Allen dive into a discussion about Artificial Intelligence. How is it good? How is it harmful? And what are some specific areas local churches should think about when it comes to A.I.?

There are some people who are unconverted and believe they are saved. There are others who are genuinely converted who are not sure whether or not they are saved. In this week's episode, Allen and Eddie tackle the biblical doctrine of assurance including the dangers of false assurance and how genuine believers can really have true assurance of their salvation.

This week Allen brings on guest, Pastor Jonathan Murdock, of Trinity Baptist Church in Port Arthur, TX to discuss the subject of the day: Christian Nationalism. Allen and Jonathan seek to give a brotherly pushback to postmillennialism and desire to give believers the amillennial perspective regarding Christian Nationalism. This is an effort to keep the conversation going in a charitable way so tha...

Arkansas is known for many wonderful things. One negative thing it is known for, however, is its tornados. In this week's episode, Eddie and Allen discuss the reality of the decree of God as well as His divine providence and His sovereign control over all things, including storms. How should a Christian respond to such truths? Are Christians guilty of sinful fear when it comes to storms? The g...

Should Christian parents homeschool? What about finances and socialization and knowledge? Can parents really do this? Eddie and Allen work through these issues as they encourage all Christian parents to raise their children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord as they work through their particular situations.

Eddie and Allen discuss 2 Corinthians 11:28 and Paul's anxiety for all the churches. They get into how pastors carry a burden that no other Christian really carries. They exhort pastors to labor well in the ministry while encouraging church members to rightly honor and take care of their pastors. This is a practical episode for all Christians.

Eddie and Allen tackle an important subject in this week's episode as they seek to work through how children come to know the Lord and when a local church should seek to baptize a child.